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  • Chris Surber avatar

    When Temptation Comes

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 8, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,519 views

    Do not be surprised when temptation comes at times when you are growing in Christ and when it comes remember that you are a child of the King. Let us commit ourselves to allowing our Father’s words dwell in our hearts so that we might be prepared when tem

    When Temptation Comes, Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction Our family pet, Happy the Saint Bernard, really doesn’t eat as much food as one might think she would for such a large dog but just because she doesn’t eat as much food as one might think doesn’t mean she does not have good taste! Happy is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Isaac Reed Jr avatar

    How To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by Isaac Reed Jr on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,469 views

    This message will teach you how to overcome temptation in your life. Temptation is an enticement or an invitation to sin, or to solicit or provoke one to perform a sinful act againist God.

    Two things about temptation, it will either make you or brake you. It is designed to destroy you, cause you to fall and ultimately separate you from God. Temptation involves the five senses which are to hear, feel, touch, see and taste. 1: Follow Instructions A. Vs. 13 - Hold on the the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Tame Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,956 views

    While we will never be pefect, we can learn to avoid sin by controlling temptation

    HOW TO TAME TEMPTATION JAMES 1: 12-16 1. Illus. of Cliff Head of a charitable organization who handled hundreds of thousands of $$$ each year. Unexpected audit turned up the fact that he had embezzled thousands of $$$ Wife told him, “you’ve broken my heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Lead Us Not Into Temptation

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,229 views

    God is not the author of evil. God does not induce anyone to participate in that which is sinful and destructive. When God places some burden upon us, he does so to bring out the good rather than the bad. When Satan places some burden on us or some obs

    Let us Not into Temptation Matthew 6:13 Intro To even begin to understand this particular petition the Lord included in the model prayer, we must recognize that there is a difference between the temptation that is initiated by Satan and the test to which God puts us. God is not the author of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Prayer Answers Temptation

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,819 views

    A Sermon for the 5th Sunday After Epiphany, Series B.

    5th Sunday after Epiphany, February 8, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the gift of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who through his faithfulness to your will for his life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Understanding Trials And Temptations Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,580 views

    There is a difference between a trial and a temptation. there is a difference in the way that we approach our trials. God has to be in charge.

    Faith that Works; Understanding trials of Life James 1:1-18 Introduction: We are starting a new series this week called Faith that works. We will be studying the book of James. Possible other lessons; Listening and living the Word of God. Taming you tongue. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Darin Gary avatar

    Temptation (Its Evidence) Series

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Feb 23, 2010
     | 3,389 views

    Temptation

    Temptation (Its Evidence) There are three fundamental reasons why a careful study of the Biblical evidence of temptation is vital to a Christian’s very existence. I. Temptation is common to everyone; saved and unsaved. Scripture tells us that God cannot be tempted. However, it does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How To Meet Temptation

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,903 views

    A message examining temptation and how to meet and overcome them.

    HOW TO MEET TEMPTATION James 1:2 INTRO: Every Christian will meet temptations, so it is important then that we know how to meet them. The knowledge that we need is gained from the scriptures. I. WHAT ARE TEMPTATIONS? A. To tempt means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Huie avatar

    Satan's Strategy For Temptation

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
     | 4,436 views

    How does Satan tempt? 1) He distorts the moral instruction of God. 2) He misrepresents the consequences of sin. 3) He appeals to our point of weakness.

    SATAN’S STRATEGY FOR TEMPTATION GENESIS 3: 1-6 1. Illus. of pastor on “weighdown” diet • Came to church office one day with dozen donuts. • When coworkers got onto him, he said it was all right. God wanted him to have donuts. • “Was detoured by old donut shop. Asked God to leave him a park right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Great Temptations Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,512 views

    In this message, part 2 in series Episodes, Dave looks closely at Christ's temptations in the desert. As it was for Jesus so it will be for us, so how might these temptations come to us?

    The Great Temptations of Christ Episodes, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church September 26, 2010 As it was for Jesus... As it was for Jesus...As it was for Jesus... So it will be for you. Jesus is our model. Our path. Our guide. Our example. Traditionally in the church when we have talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bradley White-Findeisen avatar

    Temptation, Trust, Sin Series

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,045 views

    How do we deal with temptation?

    Think how many temptations you and I face in an ordinary day. Staying in bed late - the temptation to laziness. Growling at the breakfast table - the temptation to unkindness. Arguing over who should change the baby this time - the temptation to selfishness. Starting work 10 minutes late - the ...read more

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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,249 views

    sermon focusing on Lead Us Not Into Temptation

    Lead Us Not Into Temptation Matthew 6:9-13 A boy was in confession: Bless me Father for I have sinned... Father, I had bad thoughts... PRIEST : Did you entertain them? BOY : No Father... but they entertained me! A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Miseries Of Surrendering To Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,340 views

    We never get to the point where we do not have to resist temptation – at least while at home on earth in our mortal bodies.

    The Miseries of Surrendering to Temptation (I Corinthians 10:1-13) 1. In the Spring, Marylu and I spent a day at one of our State Parks, McCormick's Creek (my personal favorite). But we could not go into the cave there because of a deadly disease that is annihilating bats. 2. This week, an AP ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    How To Handle Temptation

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,279 views

    Temptation comes in many forms; we are tempted not to tell the truth, to take something that does not belong to us, to take advantage of someone, to gossip, to over eat, to hold a grudge, or to withhold from the Lord that which rightfully belongs to him.

    How to Handle Temptation James 1:13-18 Introduction Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, “I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!” That is not the answer! But the fact is, there isn’t a day that goes by that we are not tempted in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    How To Handle Temptation

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,604 views

    This sermon examines three attitudes that will help you handle temptation.

    If we are to handle temptation there are three attitudes we must adopt. 1. The first attitude is to see the cause of the temptation. Apparently some people, to whom James wrote, were blaming God for their temptation. James says “No one, when tempted, should say, “I am being tempted by God”; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist